ArchiCAD Training

Lesson 1 • View Controls and Display Options

Teaches layer visibility, zoom presets, and on-screen display settings. Controls how geometry appears during modeling to reduce visual clutter.

Lesson 2 • Coordinate System and Input Methods

Introduces Cartesian and polar coordinate entry, snap settings, and the tracker. Accurate input is the foundation of precise BIM geometry.

Lesson 3 • Navigating the Archicad Workspace

Covers the main menu, toolbars, palettes, and viewport controls. Establishes spatial awareness of the interface as the basis for all subsequent tool use.

Lesson 4 • Project Setup and File Management

Defines project settings, templates, and save strategies. Proper setup prevents errors in units, coordinates, and file organization throughout a project.

Lesson 1 • Editing and Modifying 2D Elements

Covers move, copy, rotate, mirror, offset, and trim operations. Efficient editing reduces drafting time and maintains geometric accuracy.

Lesson 2 • Dimensioning and Annotation

Teaches linear, angular, and radial dimensioning plus text tools. Accurate annotation is essential for construction documentation and code compliance.

Lesson 3 • Fills, Hatches, and 2D Polygons

Covers fill types, hatch patterns, and polygon drawing tools. Fills communicate material and zoning information in plan and section views.

Lesson 4 • Drawing Lines, Arcs, and Polylines

Introduces the line, arc, and polyline tools with geometry options. These primitives underpin all 2D drafting and detail work in Archicad.

Lesson 1 • Columns and Beams

Introduces column and beam tools with profile options and structural roles. Structural elements integrate with walls and slabs to form a coherent building model.

Lesson 2 • Roof Tool and Roof Geometry

Covers single-plane, multi-plane, and shell roofs with pitch and overhang controls. Roof geometry directly affects wall height trimming and section accuracy.

Lesson 3 • Wall Tool Fundamentals

Covers wall geometry types, composite structures, and reference line logic. Walls are the most used BIM element and require precise setup for accurate plans.

Lesson 4 • Slab and Floor Construction

Teaches slab creation, edge conditions, and composite floor assemblies. Slabs define floor levels and carry structural and thermal data for analysis.

Lesson 1 • Object Library and Furniture Placement

Covers the built-in object library, search tools, and furniture placement workflows. Library objects enrich the model for interior layouts and client presentations.

Lesson 2 • Zones and Area Calculations

Introduces zone stamps, area boundaries, and room naming for space planning. Zones feed area schedules and gross floor area calculations automatically.

Lesson 3 • Stair Tool and Railing Design

Teaches parametric stair creation with tread, riser, and landing controls plus railing attachment. Stairs must comply with dimensional standards and appear correctly in section.

Lesson 4 • Doors and Windows Placement

Covers inserting, sizing, and customizing door and window objects in walls. Openings drive wall cutouts, schedules, and energy analysis inputs automatically.

Lesson 1 • Navigating and Viewing Multiple Stories

Teaches ghost story display, story comparison, and 3D multi-story views. Simultaneous story visibility is essential for checking vertical alignment and continuity.

Lesson 2 • Story Settings and Floor Heights

Covers adding, naming, and setting elevations for stories. Correct story heights are the vertical backbone of every multi-story BIM project.

Lesson 3 • Home Story and Element Linking

Teaches home story assignment and how elements stretch or anchor between stories. Proper linking ensures walls and columns update when floor heights change.

Lesson 4 • Copying and Replicating Floors

Covers copy-paste between stories, element filters, and floor replication strategies. Efficient replication reduces modeling time on repetitive residential and commercial floors.

Lesson 1 • View Settings and Graphic Overrides

Teaches model view options, graphic override rules, and renovation filters. Consistent graphic standards across views are required for professional document sets.

Lesson 2 • Creating Building Sections

Covers section marker placement, depth limits, and cut plane settings. Sections are the primary tool for communicating vertical relationships in construction documents.

Lesson 3 • Detail and Worksheet Views

Covers detail markers, detail windows, and worksheet drafting for enlarged details. Details bridge the gap between model geometry and construction-level documentation.

Lesson 4 • 3D Window and Axonometric Views

Introduces the 3D window, projection types, and saved 3D views. Axonometric and perspective views support design review and client communication.

Lesson 1 • IFC Export and Open BIM Workflows

Covers IFC export settings, property mapping, and model checking basics. IFC enables data exchange with structural, MEP, and facility management platforms.

Lesson 2 • Element Properties and Classifications

Covers built-in properties, custom property definitions, and classification systems. Properties are the data layer that transforms geometry into a functional BIM model.

Lesson 3 • Door, Window, and Zone Schedules

Covers specialized schedules for openings and zones with graphic symbols. These schedules are standard deliverables in architectural construction document sets.

Lesson 4 • Quantity Takeoff and Cost Data

Introduces surface area, volume, and count fields for quantity takeoff. Accurate quantities reduce estimation errors and support procurement planning.

Lesson 1 • Placing Views on Layout Sheets

Teaches dragging views onto sheets, scaling, and viewport frame settings. Correct scale and placement ensure drawings read clearly at the intended print size.

Lesson 2 • Publisher and Output Configuration

Introduces the publisher set, output formats, and batch publishing workflows. Publisher automates multi-format output and reduces manual export errors.

Lesson 3 • Revision Management and Issue Control

Covers revision clouds, change markers, and issue tracking in the layout book. Revision control is a professional and contractual requirement on all issued drawings.

Lesson 4 • Title Blocks and Drawing Stamps

Covers title block objects, auto-text fields, and project info integration. Title blocks carry legal and contractual information required on every issued drawing.